December 2003

Results: Past, present and future

by Dr. Eric Plasker

Here we are at the end of 2003 and quickly about to leap into what will be an exciting 2004. This time of year is well known for its opportunity to reflect on past achievements, examine where we currently are in our practice and map out our goals for both the near and long‑term future.

A wise person once told me, "You are not your results. You are your commitment!" This is a very powerful statement. Have your results from the past year met what you are capable of doing, if you were truly committed to your efforts?

I wonder how many of us can honestly say that we have focused on our goals every day. Even if we have met our initial goals, were they set to the level that we would be truly capable of achieving with 100% commitment?

Ask yourself whether you have been focused on making a difference in peoples' lives by providing the highest quality of care. Can you say this with a heartfelt, "yes" or have you been focused on survival and complacency during 2003?

If you want this next year to be the best year you have ever experienced, start thinking about what changes you need to make in order to create the results you desire ‑‑ and make your commitments NOW!

While you're asking yourself these questions, how about a few more? See what answers you come up with when you ask yourself: What commitment are you willing to make to become a better healer? What commitments will allow you to run your practice more effectively? Can you commit yourself to keep your integrity high while you reach your goals? What do you need to do to grow your practice and what help do you need to reach each level?

Forward thinking chiropractors focus on their goals and commit to achieving them. People who are not committed to achieving their goals function much differently. Are you a committed individual who wakes up every morning with a mission? Is your commitment more important than watching television, being liked or accepted by those around you, and just surviving? Answer these questions honestly.

Committed people walk a little faster, are more decisive and not afraid to make a mistake. One thing that I am sure of is that 2004 will be the best year for many, many chiropractors.

The world is ready to embrace the holistic principles of chiropractic. We see this all around us as millions are already utilizing chiropractors as their family's primary health care provider. Set a goal to make the family focus a priority, and commit to delivering lifetime chiropractic to everyone.

It's been an incredible year for The Family Practice D.C.s. Our Systems Library has been distributed all over the world and has helped chiropractors everywhere to reach their goals, both professionally and personally.

And, 2004 is primed to be an even greater year than the last for every doctor who's committed to being a family health care provider and leader. You can be one of those life‑changing chiropractors.

YOU can be the chiropractor that you have committed yourself to be.

Have a happy and healthy New Year.

(Nationally recognized speaker, educator, and author Dr. Eric Plasker is the founder of The Family Practice, a premier chiropractic coaching and training organization dedicated to making chiropractic the number one health care profession in the world. Dr. Plasker invites you to add the next Family Practice Seminar to your commitment for 2004.

For information on The Family Practice Systems Library, a seminar schedule, coaching, training, or other product information, call The Family Practice toll‑free at 866/532‑3327, ext. 118. Or visit The Family Practice website at www.thefamilypractice.net.)